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Cafe Manager - job post

The Grumpy Bakers
2 Washington Street, Cork, County Cork
€16–€20 an hour - Permanent, Full-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.

Job details

Pay

  • €16–€20 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

2 Washington Street, Cork, County Cork

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount

Full job description

Front of House Manager

The Grumpy Bakers – 2 Washington st, Cork city

We're looking for an exceptional Front of House Manager to lead our team and help create a warm, welcoming experience for every customer who walks through our doors.

The Grumpy Bakers is an artisan sourdough bakery and café built around seasonal ingredients, handcrafted food, speciality coffee and genuine hospitality. We care deeply about quality, our team and the community we've created, and we're looking for someone who shares those values.

About the role

As Front of House Manager, you'll be responsible for leading our café team, maintaining high standards of service and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the front of house.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend your time on the floor, supporting the team, engaging with customers and ensuring every detail reflects our standards.

What you'll be doing

  • Leading, motivating and developing the front of house team
  • Delivering exceptional customer service every day
  • Managing daily café operations and service flow
  • Training new team members and maintaining service standards
  • Managing staff rotas and daily staffing requirements
  • Working closely with the bakery and kitchen teams
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation and food safety
  • Monitoring stock levels and placing front of house orders
  • Handling customer feedback professionally and positively
  • Helping drive sales while creating a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

We're looking for someone who

  • Has previous management or supervisory experience in a busy café, restaurant or hospitality environment
  • Leads by example with a positive, calm attitude
  • Is passionate about food, coffee and hospitality
  • Has excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Enjoys developing and supporting others
  • Takes pride in creating memorable customer experiences
  • Is proactive, reliable and able to solve problems confidently
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment without compromising on quality

What we offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Daytime hours (no late-night service)
  • Staff meals and coffee while on shift
  • Employee discount across our bakery
  • Opportunities to grow with an ambitious independent business
  • A supportive team that genuinely cares about great food and great hospitality

If you're someone who believes hospitality is about making people feel welcome, values quality over shortcuts and wants to be part of a business that's passionate about what it does, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for The Grumpy Bakers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €16.00-€20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

  • hospitality: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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